35.199, Jobs: Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: PhD Students in Modelling Emergent Communication, Vrije Universiteit Brussel / Université de Namur (UNamur)

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Subject: 35.199, Jobs: Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: PhD Students in Modelling Emergent Communication, Vrije Universiteit Brussel / Université de Namur (UNamur)

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Date: 12-Jan-2024
From: Katrien Beuls [katrien.beuls at unamur.be]
Subject: Computational Linguistics, General Linguistics: PhD Students in Modelling Emergent Communication, Vrije Universiteit Brussel / Université de Namur (UNamur)


University or Organization: Université de Namur / Vrije Universiteit
Brussel
Job Location: Namur / Brussels, Belgium
Web Address: https://beehaif.org
Job Title: PhD Students in Modelling Emergent Communication
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics

Description:

Fully-Funded PhD Positions in Modelling Emergent Communication

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Université de Namur (UNamur)

How do human languages emerge and evolve? How are they acquired and
used to communicate? And how can we computationally operationalise
these processes so that populations of artificial agents can bootstrap
their own languages in a human-like manner?

If these questions put a sparkle in your eyes, we are looking for you
to join our interuniversity research team at the VUB Artificial
Intelligence Laboratory (https://ehai.ai.vub.ac.be) and the UNamur
Faculty of Informatics (https://beehaif.org)!

We are offering fully funded joint PhD positions to enthusiastic and
highly motivated candidates. You will join a multidisciplinary team of
researchers that is dedicated to fundamental and strategic research at
the intersection of the fields of artificial intelligence, linguistics
and computer science.

Your profile:
 - You have obtained a master’s degree in artificial intelligence,
linguistics, computer science, mathematics or a related domain. You
have a solid academic track record. Students who will obtain their
master's degree in 2024 are also very much encouraged to apply!
 - You are passionate about building intelligent systems that
co-create languages in a human-like manner.
 - You strive for excellence and have a scientific mindset.
 - You are a loyal team player, who can work autonomously and deliver
solid scientific work.
 - You have strong communication skills in English. Proficiency in (or
willingness to learn) Dutch (VUB) and/or French (UNamur) is considered
an asset. 

We offer:
 - A fully-funded joint PhD position (up to 4 years upon positive
evaluation)
 - A stimulating and lively scientific environment
 - The opportunity to carry out research at the highest international
level, aiming for excellence in research with impact on society
 - The opportunity to collaborate with leading research groups at
different universities and companies in Belgium and abroad
 - Hospitalisation insurance, public transport reimbursement and other
benefits

How to apply:

To express your interest, please send the following documents to prof.
dr. Paul Van Eecke (paul at ai.vub.ac.be) and prof. dr. Katrien Beuls
(katrien.beuls at unamur.be).

 - Cover letter of motivation with contact information (max. 2 pages)
 - A detailed CV
 - Transcripts of academic records of Master’s degrees and degree
certificates
 - Name and contact details of two references who would be willing to
write a recommendation letter if asked
 - A writing sample (preferably your master's thesis)

The starting date can be decided upon in concertation with the
candidate (between March and October 2024). All applications received
before 15/02/2024 will be fully considered. Applications received
after this date will be considered on a case by case basis depending
on the number of unfilled positions left.

For more information, do not hesitate to contact prof. dr. Paul Van
Eecke (paul at ai.vub.ac.be) and prof. dr. Katrien Beuls
(katrien.beuls at unamur.be).

Mailing Address for Applications:
Email Address for Applications: katrien.beuls at unamur.be
Contact Information:
        Katrien Beuls
        Email: katrien.beuls at unamur.be



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